This track showcases beautiful scenery, good swimming holes and interesting mine relics. It passes the remains of the extensive Karangahake Mines, with optional short side trips to view tunnels. Further up the Crown Track follows a pipeline and other relics from the gold mining days.

It is suitable for most fitness levels. A torch is recommended for a 200 m tunnel on this track.

The track is closed from Ohinemuri Bridge due to large landslips and other hazards.

Dickey Flat Campsite can be accessed from Karangahake/Ohinemuri car park via the Windows Walk and the Crown track/pipeline walk.

Located on the southern side of the Ohinemuri River. The main access point is the Karangahake Reserve Carpark on SH2 at Karangahake.

Mountain biking is not allowed.

Be careful of rockfall.

Mine tunnels and shafts are dangerous and may be hidden by vegetation.

• Stay only on official marked tracks.
• Do not enter tunnels unless they are clearly marked for public access.
• The ground in tunnels can be rough and uneven. 
• Supervise children at all times. 

Occasional closures

The lower part of the Crown Track along the Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway will regularly be closed when heavy rainfall is forecast. This is to ensure public safety, which could be affected by weather-induced slips and rock fall - regular occurrences on this track.

Dickey Flat Campsite would still be accessible via the Windows Walk when the lower Crown Track is closed.

Check with the Tauranga Office for the current status, or call the DOC hotline 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468) at weekends and public holidays.